Rangers have rejected a £4 million bid from Anderlecht for winger Oliver Antman, with Derby County also in the race for the Finnish international. The Ibrox side are holding out for a higher fee after paying Go Ahead Eagles £3.5 million for the player last summer. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL.
What’s the latest on Antman’s transfer?
Anderlecht have offered around £4 million plus add-ons for the 24-year-old, but Rangers are demanding more. Derby County are also at the table, though neither club has met the Ibrox side’s valuation yet. Both sides are pushing to finalise a deal in the coming days, with Antman preferring a move to Belgium but keeping his options open. Twente have been linked but have not yet made an official bid.
Why are Rangers selling Antman?
The winger has struggled to secure a regular starting spot under Derek McInnes, prompting the club to consider offloading him. Rangers are looking to reinvest the funds into strengthening their wide options, with Coventry City’s Jahnoah Markell and Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry on their radar. The sale could help finance a potential deal for Philadelphia Union defender Olwethu Makhanya, who is set to join for £3 million.
What’s next for Rangers in the transfer window?
John Souttar could also leave, with Sheffield United leading the chase. Championship rivals Watford, Cardiff City and Swansea City are interested, along with League One side Leicester City. Rangers finished last season second in the Premiership, just one point behind leaders Heart of Midlothian, and will be looking to strengthen ahead of their next fixture against Dundee on 30 December 2026.
